One of the reasons for coming to Jordan was to be able to ‘float’ in the Dead Sea hence it made sense to base ourselves within the ‘tourist’ area containing a myriad of hotel chains. Now, as you have the likes of Hilton and Marriott within said area, one would think that it would be easy to find an accessible room. It appears not, as during the planning, one discovered that nearly all accessible rooms do not have a wet room with a shower chair. It is for this reason that the Movenpick Dead Sea Resort was chosen.
Jordanian hospitality thus far has been very welcoming, especially towards oneself as a disabled individual. Prior to ones visit, a member of staff, Ahmad, was very keen to ensure that everything was in place in preparation. This extended to his physical interaction with oneself on arrival i.e. ensuring that one could see the hotel map whilst explaining…
The accessible room has ample space for a wheelchair user plus an adequate wet room with a shower chair which one was craving for during travels last year…
Akin to many hotels in the area, the Movenpick Resort has a private beach where one can ‘float’ in the Dead Sea. One is able to roll from the hotel to the waters edge (literally), however it is worth noting that said path contains rather steep hills. There is an option to hop on an electric buggy, however, this isn’t wheelchair accessible…
Like Ahmad, the patrolling Life Guard was very willing to assist where necessary i.e. lending a hand to get oneself into the (very salty) water to experience this…
N.B. Salty water hurts the eyes!
Back on dry land, the Life Guard, again assisted wherever possible i.e. covering oneself in Dead Sea mud (and bringing the hose pipe!)…
Tomorrow, one jumps back in the wheelchair accessible van for the drive to the world famous Petra. Let’s see how Superbunny (or an electric wheelchair) navigates the UNESCO site…